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The Center for Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction (CCPR) team is committed to providing optimal outcomes and quality of life throughout a patient’s life. As a children’s hospital, we are the ideal location for children – as well as adults of any age – with colorectal malformations and other congenital conditions to receive care. These unique conditions can continue to impact life into adulthood, but adult-focused physicians are often unfamiliar with the types of surgical and medical care they require....

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital have developed a way to measure upper extremity movement in patients with muscular dystrophy using interactive video game technology. Their hope is to expand inclusion criteria for clinical trials to incorporate patients using wheelchairs. In a recent study published online in Muscle and Nerve, researchers found that scores in the game were highly correlated with parent reports of daily activities, mobility and social and cognitive skills....

It’s been 30 years since World AIDS Day was started in 1988. It was used as a day to remember those who died of HIV/AIDS or an AIDS related illness, recognize those who were living with HIV, and to come together globally in the fight against HIV/AIDS. In 2018, on this day the world continues to remember, recognize and come together for a common cause. In many ways, however, the energy has changed outside of the HIV/AIDS community in the United States....

Nationwide Children’s Hospital, the American Electric Power Foundation and AEP Ohio announced today that the Columbus-based utility will donate $2.25 million to the hospital’s “Be The Reason” fundraising campaign. The gift will support innovative school-based healthcare programming, behavioral health initiatives and the Animal-Assisted Therapy Program. The “Be The Reason” campaign, unveiled in August 2016, is a comprehensive campaign that has served as the foundation to continue establishing Nationwide Children’s as the country’s most integrated pediatric healthcare system....

Contact Information Call us at: (419) 251-6784 Fax us at: (419) 251-6787 Orthopedics2409 Cherry StSte 10Toledo, OH 43608 (map) Learn more about Amy E. Pfund Patient Care Locations Nationwide Children’s Hospital Toledo Contact Information Orthopedics Call us at: (419) 251-6784 Fax us at: (419) 251-6787 2409 Cherry StSte 10Toledo, OH 43608 (map) Contact Information Call us at: (419) 251-6784 Fax us at: (419) 251-6787 Orthopedics2409 Cherry StSte 10Toledo, OH 43608 (map)...

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-5602 Fax us at: (614) 722-5609 DentistryOrthodontic Treatment Program700 Children’s Dr Ste T5DColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Ana M. Mercado Biography Ana M. Mercado, DMD, PhD, is Co-Director of the Orthodontic Craniofacial Program, team orthodontist in the Nationwide Children's Hospital Cleft Palate- Craniofacial Clinic and a Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthodontics at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry. She received her dental degree from the University of Puerto Rico....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 292-1472 Fax us at: (614) 292-1125 Dentistry305 W 12th Ave4th FloorColumbus, OH 43210 (map) Learn more about Ann L. Griffen Patient Care Locations Dublin Close To Home Center at 5675 Venture Drive Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital Academic and Clinical Areas Dentistry Physician Team Primary Department Dentistry Primary Section Pediatric Dentistry Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 02/16/1988 Board Certifications Pediatric Dentistry...

Contact Information Call us at: (614)685-9425 Fax us at: (614)685-9426 Clinical Therapies150 W. Main St.New Albany, OH 43054 (map) Learn more about Brittany H Selhorst Biography Brittany Selhorst PT, DPT, OCS is a board-certified orthopedic clinical specialist and is also certified in STOTT Pilates. She is a faculty member on the orthopedic residency program and lectures on gymnastics injuries. She earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from The Ohio State University and a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from The Ohio State University....

Immunity and vaccine for HCV What are the immune correlates of protection against HCV persistence? Can immunity conferred by natural virus clearance or vaccination protect against heterologous viruses? We isolated several strains of HCV-like viruses from feral rats, developed a reverse genetic system for rat hepacivirus and now we’re using these genetically diverse variants to study the nature and breadth of immunity conferred by vaccination or spontaneous virus clearance in laboratory rats and mice....

Depending on your baby’s heart condition, hospital stay after birth may be as short as a couple of days, or may be as long as weeks to months. The type of heart disease, surgery, prematurity, genetic syndrome or other problems contribute to this. For every baby, discharge home happens when baby is able to: Breathe comfortably and with safe oxygen levels Gain weight on a home-going feeding plan Regulate their own temperature in a regular baby crib Family is comfortable with care...

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Nationwide Children’s Hospital has launched a new Phase I/IIa gene replacement clinical study to evaluate the safety of a gene therapy for IGHMBP2-related diseases, specifically spinal muscular atrophy with respiratory distress type 1 (SMARD1) and Charcot Marie Tooth disease type 2S (CMT2S). SMARD1 and CMT2S are rare inherited conditions that are both caused by mutations in the IGHMBP2 gene, of which more than 60 have been found to date....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-4700 Fax us at: (614) 722-4718 Psychiatry and Behavioral HealthPsychology700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Erin F. McTiernan Academic and Clinical Areas Pediatric Psychology Physician Team Primary Department Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Primary Section Psychology Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 01/01/2021 Fellowship Nationwide Children’s Hospital Date Completed: 08/21/2020 Contact Information Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Call us at: (614) 722-4700...

High school senior Deylyn Medina (second from right), says having difficult conversations with her friends and family helped her cope with anxiety and depression. Download High-Resolution Image COLUMBUS, Ohio – As kids head back to school this year, many of them will be struggling. According to national statistics, we lose more than 2,000 children and teens per year to suicide. Experts say parents who check in regularly with their child could have a life-saving conversation....

What is a Flexible Nasopharyngoscopy? This is a test where a flexible lighted camera is placed through the nose to examine the nose, the area behind the nose, the back of the tongue and the throat, and the voice box. It can also be called a “Flexible Nasopharyngoscopy” or “Flexible Scope”. This procedure is most commonly performed in the office with an awake child, although it can be performed on a patient who is under anesthesia as well....

Most parents do not think of furniture and TVs as dangerous. However, when these items tip-over, serious injury can and does occur. When children play in the house, they often use dressers and shelves as climbing toys, leading to tip-overs. Additionally, with large TVs becoming more and more popular, the risk of serious injury from a TV falling increases. Furniture Tip-over Facts In 2019, 11,521 children visited the emergency department for injuries from furniture or TV tip-overs....

The Hester Lab is part of the Steve and Cindy Rasmussen Institute for Genomic Medicine at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, which is at the forefront of precision medicine and using genomic sequencing in clinical settings to predict best health outcomes for patients. The Hester Lab utilizes a multidisciplinary approach in our research that encompasses genomic medicine, neuroscience, stem cell biology, biochemistry and molecular genetics to investigate the dynamic nature of the developing brain both in the context of health and neurological disease....

In a recent publication in the journal Pediatrics, researchers from Nationwide Children’s Hospital present a case study for treating a neighborhood as a patient. Neighborhood effect syndrome, characterized by symptoms of extreme poverty including blight, housing insecurity, racial segregation, trauma, violence, poorly performing schools, low social cohesion and support and environmental toxins, has debilitating consequences on child health. Health care providers frequently encounter challenges to caring for children from affected neighborhoods, and these children often experience poorer outcomes compared to peers in unaffected neighborhoods....

With the summer quickly coming to an end, many of us are getting ready for the school year which means shopping for that school supply list. As your child oohs and ahs over backpacks featuring his or her favorite colors and characters, you should also look for a backpack that is safe for your child to be carrying for 9 months of the year. Backpack Facts The AOTA (American Occupational Therapy Association) recommends that a student’s backpack should not weigh more than 10 percent of the student’s bodyweight....

0 votes and 0 Reviews 1h 30m | Documentary Movie Times Over the course of his long and successful musical career, John Scofield crossed paths with people like Miles Davis, Charles Mingus, Gerry Mulligan, Herbie Hancock, Joe Henderson and Chet Baker. With his unique style and sound he became one of today’s most influential master guitarists and composers of jazz and fusion music. Entirely shaped and inspired by Scofield’s work, the film is simultaneously a celebration of his creative impact as of true friendship, free communication and courage towards human imperfection, an essential element in jazz....

Contact Information Call us at: (614)355-6060 Email Joshua A. Kempton, PT, AT, DPT Clinical Therapies584 County Line Rd West Westerville, OH 43082 (map) Learn more about Joshua A. Kempton Biography As a physical therapist in the Sports and Orthopedic Department, Josh Kempton, PT, AT, DPT, works with athletes of all ages to help them return to sports and activities of their choice. He is licensed by the Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic training board as a physical therapist and athletic trainer....